Hapoel Jerusalem Stuns Maccabi Tel Aviv in Basketball Derby
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 82-77 in a basketball derby on Saturday night, maintaining their perfect 6-0 record in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Key players Devonte' Kekok and Lorenzo Brown led the comeback win, which extends Hapoel Jerusalem's undefeated streak across all competitions this season. The victory places Maccabi Tel Aviv in a negative domestic record and further behind the league leaders.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 82-77 in a basketball derby.
- The win gives Hapoel Jerusalem a perfect 6-0 record in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
- Devonte' Kekok and Lorenzo Brown were key players in Hapoel Jerusalem's victory.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv, coached by Oded Katash, now has a losing record in domestic play.
- Hapoel Jerusalem remains undefeated in all official competitions this season.
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a significant 82-77 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in a heated basketball derby played at the Menora Mivtachim Arena on Saturday night. The win propelled Hapoel Jerusalem to a perfect 6-0 record in the Israeli Basketball Premier League for the 2026/27 season, maintaining their top position in the standings.
Led by strong performances from Devonte' Kekok and Lorenzo Brown, Hapoel Jerusalem mounted an impressive comeback in the final quarter, backed by a solid defensive effort. This victory continues their undefeated streak across all official competitions this season, excluding the Winner Cup semifinals, with an overall record of 13-0 (7-0 in the EuroCup and 6-0 in the Premier League).
For Maccabi Tel Aviv, coached by Oded Katash, this loss marks another setback after their recent derby defeat. The team now holds a losing record in domestic play and is struggling to keep pace with the league leaders. Hapoel Jerusalem, despite not generating as much public attention as some other teams, has proven its mettle by overcoming major away challenges against top rivals.
The article highlights Hapoel Jerusalem's consistent performance under coach Sasha Obradovic, emphasizing their ability to navigate tough matchups and maintain a flawless record.
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